{"id":2678,"date":"2024-08-14T06:39:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T06:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/how-long-days-to-leave-gran-canaria\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T22:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T22:18:01","slug":"how-many-days-gran-canaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/how-many-days-gran-canaria\/","title":{"rendered":"How many days in Gran Canaria?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to leave enough time to discover the best of the region?<br\/>Here&#8217;s our advice on how many days to spend in Gran Canaria, based on your expectations.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-many-days-Gran-Canaria-visit.jpg\" alt=\"How many days to Gran Canaria\" class=\"wp-image-2614\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"titre_box_manuscrit wp-block-paragraph\">Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_to_Gran_Canaria_quick_answers\"><\/span>How many days to Gran Canaria: quick answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum for an <strong>overview of<\/strong> either the north or south of the island: 3 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of days to see <strong>all the most famous places<\/strong>: 5 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal number of days to <strong>really enjoy it<\/strong>, in our opinion: 7 to 10 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But in two weeks with beach periods, we don&#8217;t think you&#8217;ll have time to get bored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you just want to spend some time at the beach&#8230; it depends on the number of days you have available and your budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. It depends on a number of criteria. We give you more details in the article to help you make your decision.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Hikes-nature\/i-6sD8Xjg\/0\/9NRcmdWfzG8qSzFDZZWzVnZddGVSpKqRrmtGBzfw\/L\/Roque-nublo-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roque Nublo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Number_of_days_to_see_the_highlights\"><\/span>Number of days to see the highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, the must-see places are..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The old town of <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-las-palmas-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-puerto-mogan-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puerto de Mogan<\/a>, Little Venice and its archaeological site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/hike-roque-nublo-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roque de Nublo<\/a> and the center of the island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northern villages: Arucas, Teror&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Maspalomas <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/dunes-maspalomas-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dunes<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-aguimes-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The village of Aguimes<\/a> and its canyons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/dolphin-watching-gran-canaria-whales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dolphin-watching<\/a> boat tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-agaete-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agaete<\/a>, its cliffs and natural pools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We think that in 5 days, you can cover the most famous places.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gran Canaria&#8217;s top attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Hikes-nature\/i-WfQrQxZ\/0\/CrLgzm4q4HRMC5sgWkknswwBcbqQsZvGmwSzVLxfS\/L\/maspalomas-dunes-beach-L.jpg\" alt=\"Maspalomas dunes\" style=\"width:702px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maspalomas dunes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_and_travel_time\"><\/span>Size and travel time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gran Canaria is not a very large island. If you&#8217;re staying at one end of the island, some excursion days will be longer than others, but that&#8217;s manageable.<br\/>However, if you want to enjoy different atmospheres on the island, you can choose accommodation in Las Palmas and another on the south coast.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Las Palmas in the north to the southernmost town, Maspalomas, 45min drive.<br\/>The longest route is up the mountain roads in the center of the island.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a map with the main driving times to give you an idea:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Driving-times-Gran-Canaria-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Travel time Gran Canaria\" class=\"wp-image-2662\" style=\"width:702px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: driving times in Gran Canaria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_4-_5-_7-_or_10-day_itineraries\"><\/span>3-, 4-, 5-, 7-, or 10-day itineraries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get an even better idea of what you can see, take a look at our itinerary suggestions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day itineraries in Gran Canaria (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-day itineraries (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-5-days-gran-canaria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-day itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-6-days-gran-canaria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6-day itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-gran-canaria-one-week-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7-day itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-10-days-gran-canaria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-day to 2-week itineraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information and addresses you need to make <strong>your stay in the Canaries<\/strong> a success will <strong>soon<\/strong> be available in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ebooks_CorseNormandie_FR.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Criteria_for_deciding_how_long_to_stay_in_Gran_Canaria\"><\/span>Criteria for deciding how long to stay in Gran Canaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Estimate how much you can afford in total, so you know how many days you can stay.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-gran-canaria-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">car hire in Gran Canaria<\/a> and see the best deals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-gran-canaria-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to stay in Gran Canaria<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotel price ranges vary enormously between hostels, aparthotels, rentals, 5-star hotels, luxury villas&#8230; We can&#8217;t give you an exact price, so please check the prices for your type of accommodation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Meloneras\/Hotel-Lopesan\/i-Xtp8FCD\/0\/DB9qD8smNGWHHGHjCLkgcvm98MjgZqdsdhkKB7LJL\/L\/meloneras-hotel-lopesan-waterfall-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lopesan Hotels\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lopesan Hotels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fef0c3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Gran Canaria<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fef0c3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Our independent picks for <strong>the accommodation of your dreams<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-gran-canaria-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Gran Canaria<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our favorite: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/marina-suites.html?aid=2421274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Marina Suites Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Select by hotel type:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-gran-canaria-5-star-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-star hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-boutique-hotels-gran-canaria-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best boutique-hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-hotels-adults-only-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best adults-only hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Best all-inclusive hotels (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-family-hotels-gran-canaria-kids-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels for families<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Select by city:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-las-palmas-gran-canaria-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-maspalomas-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Masplomas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-playa-ingles-gran-canaria-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Playa del Ingles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-puerto-rico-gran-canaria-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-puerto-mogan-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Puerto de Mogan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/meilleurs-hotels-5-etoiles-meloneras-luxe-avis-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-star hotel in Meloneras<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Puerto-Rico\/Hotel-Marina-Suites\/i-wMm7CH4\/0\/FdXHP96thzS3vRrTp3H2F4hh8q7cKtZg5BpKMDFBB\/S\/Hotel-marina-suites-pool-2-S.jpg\" alt=\"hotel pool\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your desires, interests and goals<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spending time at the beach? Hiking? Visiting cultural sites?<br\/>Your desires have an impact on the time you need to enjoy your destination.<br\/>For example, a cultural immersion may require more days than a quick beach getaway.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Gran Canaria, the offer includes:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beaches<\/a>: moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity of <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-landscapes-gran-canaria-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different landscapes<\/a>: high (sandy beaches, cliffs, canyons, mountains, volcanoes, rock formations&#8230;). It&#8217;s the Canary Island with the widest choice of landscape types.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of cultural venues: moderate (museums on artists, archaeology, Gran Canaria history&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-cities-gran-canaria-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charming villages<\/a>: high, we loved doing all of these very different villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of interesting boat trips: moderate (dolphins, catamaran, ferry to Tenerife)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of hikes: moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Villages-towns\/i-Dtd362z\/0\/Cx2cHc7cZC6dgk9KCFMzFBK5jC6xqDssdKGmcNgvz\/L\/ueblo_Aguimes-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of Agu&#xEF;mes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Village of Agu\u00efmes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your passport is outside the Shengen area, the traditional tourist visa authorizes you to travel within the area, including Spain, and therefore Gran Canaria, for a maximum of 90 continuous days.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal circumstances<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take into account your own schedule, including work commitments and personal responsibilities. This will help you realistically assess how much time you can devote to the trip.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather, conditions, events<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no specific conditions that could affect the duration of your trip.<br\/>But if you&#8217;re wondering when to go to Gran Canaria, read our article (coming soon).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Playas\/i-9v9gF8m\/0\/CSnwKn6KqJHR94GCvBXmq9HtzLm8hXj7zSC5fzfkh\/L\/playa-amoradores-L.jpg\" alt=\"Playa de Amadores\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa de Amadores<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fef0c3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Gran Canaria<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain-canary-islands\/gran-canaria?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re planning to explore the mountains, don <strong>&#8216;t<\/strong> take <strong>the smallest cars<\/strong>. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But don&#8217;t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a lot of demand and it&#8217;s an island, so <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Driving\/i-FXBKL7Q\/1\/C432TQvrLtk7Fzt3jdL3g8XCdWtF4krHtKv9zvKg6\/S\/gran-Canaria-rental-car-driving-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Gran Canaria\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/spain-canary-islands\/gran-canaria?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-gran-canaria-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are 4 days enough in Gran Canaria?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 4 days you can see either the north of the island, or the south, or both, but at a very accelerated pace and with an important choice.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 5 days enough in Gran Canaria?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 5 days, we think you can see all the best-known places on Gran Canaria, but without a beach break, making excursions every day.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 7 days too long in Gran Canaria?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, it&#8217;s not too long. The island is rich in varied landscapes and charming villages. There are lots of different places to see and visit. With 7 days, you can see all Gran Canaria&#8217;s most famous sights and relax on the beaches.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is 10 days too long in Gran Canaria?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, 10 days is not too long. The island has plenty to keep you busy: beaches, mountains, hiking, museums, villages, canyons, archaeological sites&#8230; The island is very varied, and you&#8217;ll never get bored.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to leave enough time to discover the best of the region?Here&#8217;s our advice on how many days to spend in Gran Canaria, based on your expectations. 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